MERC Reports

Much of MERC’s research work is disseminated through published reports. This includes full reports on the findings of out empirical research studies, literature reviews, white papers, and research briefs.

Our most recent publications are available on our website, however, you may access all of MERC’s publications through VCU’s Scholar’s Compass.

 

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The School Principal and Teacher Retention

Aug. 9, 2021

This report from the MERC Teacher Retention study explores the role of the school principal in teacher retention

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Digital Equity in the Time of COVID: Student Use of Technology for Equitable Outcomes

July 21, 2021

This report explores equitable digital use and outcomes during COVID-19

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Analyzing Advanced Placement (AP): Making the Nation's Most Prominent College Preparatory Program More Equitable

April 13, 2021

This report explores racial and socioeconomic equity in Advanced Placement (AP) programs

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Digital Equity in the Time of COVID-19: The Access Issue

Dec. 4, 2020

This report explores racial and socioeconomic equity in Advanced Placement (AP) programs

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Dual Language Programming: A Model to Enhance School Climate and Academic Achievement in Diverse Schools

Oct. 20, 2020

This policy brief summarizes research and data on English learners (ELs) in Virginia and current dual language (DL) education policies and practices....

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Unpacking "Giftedness" - Research and Strategies for Promoting Racial and Socioeconomic Equity

Oct. 13, 2020

This report explores: 1) What does it mean to be "gifted?" 2) Who receives gifted services? 3) Why does this mater? 4) What factors contribute to disparities in gifted services? and 5) What strategies help to address disparities in gifted education?...

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Supporting Student Mental Health During and After COVID-19

Aug. 25, 2020

This report offers a rapid review of research about supporting student mental health during and after COVID-19...

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Cultural Diversity Professional Development in Schools Survey

Jan. 31, 2020

This is the final report on a multi-year MERC study focused on professional development for success in culturally diverse schools. ...

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Understanding Racial Inequity in School Discipline Across the Richmond Region

July 15, 2019

This is the final report from a multi-year MERC study on racial disparities in school discipline, commissioned in 2015. The report includes quantitative and qualitative findings and concludes with recommendations for research, policy, and practice. ...

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Contexts of Cultural Diversity Professional Development in Schools

July 3, 2018

This report comes from component one of MERC's Professional Development for Success in Culturally Diverse Schools study. It explores background context for professional development on cultural diversity in the MERC region. ...

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